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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0100690

Choctaw County

Choctaw County's estimated average teacher salary is $63,765; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$63,765
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,608
Per-pupil spending
1,067
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in AL
$63,765

Choctaw County (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,765, materially below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,067 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Alabama
  • 26th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,765

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,608

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,067 students

Salary vs State Average 81.3%

18.7% below Alabama average

Nationally, Choctaw County's estimated average out-pays 26% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Choctaw County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,765 Top 74% higher than 26% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Choctaw County $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Choctaw County

Choctaw County is a small school district in Alabama, serving 1,067 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,608. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,765, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0100690 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Choctaw County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 18.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 2% of them.

Choctaw County reports $18.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $20.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 23% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Choctaw County compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Alabama average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Choctaw County $63,765
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Choctaw County pays -19.1% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $17,608 vs $13,185

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Choctaw County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Choctaw County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$20.1M
Total Revenue
$18.8M
Total Expenditure
$4.3M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.8M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Macon County
$67,146
1,845 students
Andalusia City
$88,366
1,862 students
Guntersville City
$79,314
1,890 students
Anniston City
$72,318
1,908 students
Randolph County
$80,066
2,052 students
Sylacauga City
$91,108
2,104 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Choctaw County?

The average teacher salary in Choctaw County is $63,765 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Choctaw County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Choctaw County pays 18.7% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $63,765.

How does Choctaw County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Choctaw County pays 25.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,765.

What is the per-pupil spending in Choctaw County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Choctaw County's per-student spending at approximately $17,608 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Choctaw County?

Choctaw County has 1,067 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Choctaw County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Choctaw County's total expenditure of $18.8M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Choctaw County's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.